Griots Garage Battery Manager V User manual

Brand: Griots Garage

Model: Battery Manager V

Category: Car battery chargers

Type: User manual

BaTTery manager v

AUTOMATICALLY MAINTAINS PEAK BATTERY CHARGE

FOR USE ON 6-VOLT & 12-VOLT BATTERIES

Have fun in your garage!®

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

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Reverse Polarity Protection

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Safe, Multi-Phase Charging Process

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Input: 120V

~ 60

1.0A 120W

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Exercising Mode Maintains Battery Health

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Output: 12V

4.0A, 6V

4.0A

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Cable Clamps

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Reconditions Dead & Weak Batteries

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Hard-Wire Mount

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Use With 6V Or 12V Batteries

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Battery Manager IV Cable Adapter

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Recovery Mode (Resumes Charging After Power Failure)

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Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Read rear warning label

Battery Volts Selector

Battery Type Selector

Start/Stop Selector Reverse Polarity Indicator

Error Indicator

Recovery Mode Indicator

Power Indicator

Battery Voltage Indicators Battery Type Indicators

Charging Indicator Full Charge Indicator

Thank you for choosing this quality Griot's product. The Battery Manager

V features state-of-the-art technology to improve battery performance,

longevity, and overall condition. Please read and understand all

instructions before using the Battery Manager V. Enjoy the best!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning: Read these instructions completely before using the Battery

Manager V and save them for future reference. Before using the Battery

Manager V to charge a battery, read these instructions and the instruction

manual/safety information provided by the car, truck, boat or equipment

manufacturer. Following all manufacturers’ instructions and safety proce-

dures will reduce the risk of accident.

Working around lead-acid batteries may be dangerous. Lead-acid batteries

release explosive gases during normal operation, charging and jump

starting. Carefully read and follow these instructions for safe use. Always

follow the specific instructions in this manual and on the Battery Manager

V each time you use the Battery Manager V. All lead-acid batteries (car,

truck and boat) produce hydrogen gas which may violently explode in

the presence of fire or sparks. Do not smoke, use matches or a cigarette

lighter while near batteries. Do not handle the battery while wearing

vinyl clothing because static electricity sparks are generated when vinyl

clothing is rubbed. Review all cautionary material on the Battery Manager

V and in the engine compartment.

Always wear eye protection, appropriate protective clothing and other

safety equipment when working near lead-acid batteries. Do not touch

eyes while working on or around lead-acid batteries. If battery acid

contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid

enters eye, immediately flood eye with cold running water for at least 10

minutes and get medical attention immediately.

Always store clamps away from each other or common conductors.

Improper storage of clamps may cause the clamps to come in contact

with each other, or a common conductor, which would be hazardous if

the unit was plugged into an AC outlet.

Use extreme care while working within the engine compartment,

because moving parts may cause severe injury. Read and follow all safety

instructions published in the vehicle's Owner's Manual.

Batteries being charged with the Battery Manager V unit likely contain

liquid acids which are hazardous if spilled. Failure to follow instructions

may cause damage or explosion, always shield eyes. Read entire

instruction manual before use.

Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of

California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

PREPARING TO CHARGE A BATTERY

1. If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge, always

remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all

accessories in the vehicle are off, to avoid causing an arc.

2. Be sure the area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being

charged. Make sure there is no gasoline or other combustible material in

the vicinity.

3. Clean battery terminals with a mixture of baking soda and hot water. Be

careful to avoid corrosion coming in contact with eyes.

4. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified

by battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells.

Do not overfill. For Maintenance-Free Batteries, carefully follow the

manufacturer's recharging instructions.

5. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions, i.e. - removing/not

removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.

6. Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner's manual and

make sure that charger output voltage matches.

LOCATING THE CHARGER

1. Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the cables permit.

2. Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases

from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.

3. Never allow battery acid to drip on the charger when reading specific

gravity or filling the battery.

4. Do not operate the charger in a closed area or restrict ventilation in any

way.

5. Do not set a battery on top of the charger.

6. Locate the charger at least 18" above the floor.

7. Do not place the charger where rain, snow or other moisture could drip

on it.

CONNECTING TO BATTERY INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE

Caution: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on

shore. To charge it onboard requires equipment specially

designed for marine use.

Caution: A spark near the battery may cause battery explosion. To

reduce this risk:

1. Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door or

moving engine part.

2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause

injury to persons.

3. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post

usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.

4. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the

chassis. If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most

vehicles), see instruction 5a. If the positive post is grounded to the

chassis, see instruction 5b.

5. a) For NEGATIVE GROUNDED vehicle, connect POSITIVE (Red) clip

from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post

of the battery.

b) For POSITIVE GROUNDED vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (Black)

clip from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded

post of the battery. (This arrangement is usually found in pre-1970

foreign vehicles or pre-1970 farm tractors. This is a rare occurrence.)

6. Connect the remaining battery charger clip to the vehicle chassis or

engine block, as far away from the battery as possible. Do not connect

the clip to carburetor, fuel lines or sheet metal body parts. Connect to a

heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

7. When disconnecting charger, turn charging sequence OFF by

depressing the "CHARGE" button, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from

vehicle chassis and remove clip from battery terminal.

8. Refer to the Operating Instructions for information on setting selector

switches.

CONNECTING TO BATTERY OUTSIDE OF A VEHICLE

1. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post

usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.

2. Attach at least a 24" long, #6 gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable (not

included) to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.

3. Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of

battery.

4. Position yourself and the free end of the cable (installed in step #2)

as FAR away from the battery as possible. FACING AWAY FROM THE

BATTERY, connect the NEGATIVE (Black) charger clip to the free end

of the cable.

5. When charging is complete, turn charging sequence off by depressing

the "CHARGE" button. Then disconnect charger, always in reverse

sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as

far away from battery as practical.

SELECTING THE BATTERY TYPE

For Conventional and Maintenance-Free flooded (wet) batteries, the

ideal Battery Type selection is "FLD." For batteries identified as AGM

construction, the ideal Battery Type selection is "AGM". For most Spiral

Wound batteries, the best Battery Type selection is "AGM". For Deep Cycle

& Marine batteries, determine whether it's a wet cell or another type of of

construction. This will determine the proper Battery Type selection. For

most Lithium starting batteries, the ideal Battery Type selection is LiFe

(LiFePO4 – Lithium Iron Phosphate).

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: When charging lithium batteries, please note that there are many

different lithium battery chemistries. The Lithium charging setting on this

charger is specifically for Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries and

only these lithium batteries. The charger should never be used for charging

any other lithium battery type.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Upon making a proper battery connection, plug AC power cord into an

AC receptacle. All unit LEDs will light momentarily, then only the LEDs

corresponding to charging settings should stay lit. The charger is now in

Standby Mode. If an ERROR Indicator LED illuminates, disconnect from

AC power supply immediately and determine the cause of the alarm. The

POLARITY light indicates reverse polarity error connection, while the

ERROR light indicates the detection of a battery fault, such as a shorted

connection. To charge a battery:

1. Choose a battery voltage charge setting. The default setting is the 12V

mode, which will apply to most charging applications. To charge in 6V

mode, push the voltage setting button until the "6V" LED is lit.

2. Choose a battery type. Refer to "Selecting The Battery Type" above.

3. Press the "CHARGE" button and the charging indicator LED will

illuminate. The charger will automatically commence and complete

the charging process. If you press the "CHARGE" button at any point

during the charging sequence, the charger will stop charging and return

to Standby Mode. Note 1: If the ERROR LED illuminates, disconnect

from AC power immediately and determine the cause of the alarm. See

Battery Manager V Features for a list of conditions that might cause this

warning. Note 2: The charger is designed to protect against faults and

shorts (see Battery Manager V Features). If the battery to be charged has

an open circuit voltage of less than 1V, the charger will indicate a fault.

If, after unplugging unit, checking connections and verifying all settings,

you determine the problem causing the "fault" condition is battery

voltage below 1V, you can override the charger's protection by holding

down the "CHARGE" button for 3 seconds. The charger will commence

the charging sequence and, assuming there are no other hindrances

that caused the fault indication, will complete the charging process and

automatically turn off when the battery has reached full charge.

4. When the battery approaches full charge and enters the Completion

Phase, the green FULL CHARGE indicator will light and the CHARGING

LED indicator will flash. At this point, if time is critical, the battery can

be put into service if it will be used in a charging situation, such as in

a vehicle that will be used immediately. To reach a true 100% state of

charge, the charger should stay connected until the charger reaches the

Rest Phase, when only the green CHARGING COMPLETE is

slowly flashing.

5. When you are finished with the charging process, disconnect AC power

cord from AC outlet, then disconnect DC leads from vehicle ground (if

charging with battery in vehicle) and battery in the reverse sequence of

the connection procedure.

6. In the event of a power outage, your Battery Manager V is equipped

with a RECOVERY MODE feature. See back page for details.

SEE MULTI-PHASING CHART ON BACK PAGE

BATTERY MANAGER V FEATURES

The charger uses a proprietary Multi-Stage charging process designed to

optimally charge and maintain batteries.

nergizing

hase

The charging process includes an initial energizing mode in which the

charger determines the best charging path for the connected battery. The

charger then enters the Fast Charge stage (most cases), Soft Start Mode,

Battery Recondition Mode or stops the charging routine because unsafe

battery conditions (short, etc.) are detected.

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ode

Soft Start Mode is activated when the charger is connected to a deeply

discharged battery. This mode protects the battery during the initial

charge period, as the battery's voltage rises to a more normal level, and is

beneficial for the long-term health of the battery.

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eCondiTioning

ode

During the Energizing Phase, if the charger detects the presence of battery

sulfation, it will activate this mode. If this occurs, the CHARGING LED will

flash. This indicates the charge time will be extended while the charger

attempts to recondition the battery.

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ainTenanCe

A key feature of this charger is how it manages a battery that remains on

the charger after a complete charge has been achieved, such as during the

storage of a seasonal use vehicle. Once the charger reaches the Resting

Phase, its output is virtually turned off, except to occasionally monitor

battery condition. This is beneficial for the connected battery, as it reduces

chemical reaction within the battery compared to traditional charger

maintenance modes. This greatly reduces the chance of damaging a

battery in long-term storage. In addition, during the exercising phase, it

introduces a load on the battery, simulating active use and recharges the

battery to full charge. This Exercising feature keeps the battery in optimal

condition during periods of storage and non-use.

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The charger will properly charge a wide variety of battery types, including

Conventional, Maintenance-Free, AGM, Spiral Wound, Depp Cycle,

Marine and LiFePO4 Lithium batteries.

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The charger will send power to the output leads only when a proper

battery connection is made.

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roTeCTion

Guards against reverse connections. POLARITY LED will light on control

panel and power will not be sent to output cables if a reverse connection

is sensed.

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ompensaTion

The charger is equipped with temperature compensation technology,

which alters the charging parameters based on ambient temperature.

This is beneficial for battery health, as it is critical in achieving an optimal

charge because the battery’s needs change based on temperature.

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Guards against excessively charging compromised batteries. ERROR

and CHARGING LED will flash indicating charging has stopped and the

charger has detected a compromised battery. Conditions that cause this

error include: if the battery voltage does not rise appropriately during the

charging process (indicating a shorted cell) or if the maximum charge

time has been exceeded.

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roTeCTion

Guards against shorted connections. ERROR LED will light solid on

control panel and power will not be sent to output cables. This condition

is triggered if the charger detects less than 1V across the clamps. See

Operating Instructions Step 3 Note 2 for details regarding this feature.

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Guards against charging errors where the charger is programmed to

charge in a different voltage than the detected voltage of the battery.

When this safeguard is engaged, the ERROR indicator will light. To reset

the charger, disconnect from AC outlet, reset the vehicle connections and

reconnect to the AC outlet.

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ode

The charger is equipped with the ability to react to the interruption of

power (power outage) in two different ways.

The factory default setting is Recovery Mode ON, under which the charger

will continue to monitor the battery during a power outage situation

and resume charging under the existing charging parameters upon the

resumption of AC power. This feature is best utilized during periods when

occasional monitoring of the charger is not possible, such as when you

are on vacation.

You can switch to Recovery Mode OFF, which turns the charger OFF if

there is any interruption of AC input power. So, if the power goes out, the

charger will stop charging and enter Standby Mode, with default settings,

upon the resumption of AC power.

To switch Recovery Mode from OFF to ON or ON to OFF, press and

hold both the Battery Type and CHARGE button and push the Voltage

Selection button twice. Recovery Mode status is indicated by the RM LED

– when the RM LED is lit, Recovery is ON.

When the charger is in Recovery Mode ON and a power interruption

occurs, all charger status LEDs will turn off, except the RM LED, which will

blink. After 36 hours, to conserve the charge on the connected battery, all

LEDs will turn off. Upon resumption of power, the charger will resume

normal operation in the existing settings and status indicators will again

be active.

Have fun in your garage!

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

Should you have any comments or questions about the use of your Battery Manager V, our Customer Service Department can be reached

by phone at 800-345-5789 or by email at info@griotsgarage.com. For a complete selection of products or to receive a free G

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Handbook, please call us or visit us at www.griotsgarage.com.

Griot's Garage, Inc.® • 3333 South 38th Street • Tacoma, WA 98409 • 800-345-5789 • www.griotsgarage.com

Griots Garage Battery Manager V User manual

Brand: Griots Garage

Model: Battery Manager V

Category: Car battery chargers

Type: User manual

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